A native of North Carolina, Rev. Danny Reed and his family arrived in Charleston in 2005 after he served Unitarian Universalist Congregations in St. Louis, MO, and Norfolk, VA. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Starr King School for the Ministry (of the Graduate Theological Union) in Berkeley, CA. Before becoming affiliated with our Church, Rev. Reed provided pastoral care as Chaplain to area hospitals and hospice providers.

As the Minister of the Unitarian Church in Charleston, he continues our historic tradition of openness and welcome to individuals and families who seek a broad path of faith and religious understanding. Adding his voice and perspective to our enthusiasm and inclusivity, he joins in our desire to create a vital free church community in the Lowcountry.

Originally from the Chicago suburbs and most recently from the Baltimore/Washington area, Rev. Pellegrini moved to Charleston with her husband Dr. Vincent Pellegrini in April 2013. Rev. Pellegrini received her Master of Divinity Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. She did her chaplaincy training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire and Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. She previously worked for 20 years at the Central Intelligence Agency as a military analyst focusing on nuclear arms control issues.

As a Community Minister, Rev. Pellegrini serves as Chaplain at the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. She also assists in leading worship services at UCC. After working on global issues, Rev. Pellegrini now looks forward to making a difference in the lives of individuals one step at a time.